Marijuana Archives | Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:00:16 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:00:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Copyright 2025 Dallas Observer. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Dallas Observer readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Dallas Observer. letters@dallasobserver.com (Dallas Observer Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Dallas Observer Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/RSS-DAL_1320x825-100.jpg Dallas Observer The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com 144 90 After Texas Failure, Possible THC Ban Blazing Away At The Federal Level. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/washingtons-possible-thc-ban-may-do-what-texas-couldnt-40603756/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40603756 Alyssa Fields https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/washingtons-possible-thc-ban-may-do-what-texas-couldnt-40603756/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500 The government shutdown has bought you some time before you need to seriously consider stocking up on THC-infused products. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/washingtons-possible-thc-ban-may-do-what-texas-couldnt-40603756/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Hemp Hemp Hooray! Texas THC Experts Call Abbott’s Executive Order a Win. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500 The order, which comes after two special sessions and places new age restrictions on THC products, delights hemp experts.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-hemp-experts-excited-about-new-thc-rules-from-greg-abbott-23259505/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer UPDATE: Abbott Bans Minors From Buying THC Products https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-gov-greg-abbott-drafting-new-thc-regulations-23244549/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/texas-gov-greg-abbott-drafting-new-thc-regulations-23244549/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-gov-greg-abbott-drafting-new-thc-regulations-23244549/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:39:40 -0500 Instead of an outright THC ban, an executive order that outlines the governor's approach to THC has arrived.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-gov-greg-abbott-drafting-new-thc-regulations-23244549/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Are THC Vapes Still Legal in Dallas? Yes, But its Complicated https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/are-thc-vapes-still-legal-in-dallas-yes-but-its-complicated-23215657/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/are-thc-vapes-still-legal-in-dallas-yes-but-its-complicated-23215657/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/are-thc-vapes-still-legal-in-dallas-yes-but-its-complicated-23215657/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:29:00 -0500 The Legislature's second special session ended Wednesday night without a sweeping THC ban, leaving us with questions.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/are-thc-vapes-still-legal-in-dallas-yes-but-its-complicated-23215657/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Starting Today, You Might Qualify For Medical Marijuana In Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-expands-medical-marijuana-program-thousands-qualify-today-23155982/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/texas-expands-medical-marijuana-program-thousands-qualify-today-23155982/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-expands-medical-marijuana-program-thousands-qualify-today-23155982/#respond Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Chronic pain is now included in the Texas Compassionate Use Program, allowing thousands more residents to qualify.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-expands-medical-marijuana-program-thousands-qualify-today-23155982/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Texas THC Ban Wouldn’t Be Unique, Arkansas Already Did It https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/arkansas-already-banned-thc-like-texas-wants-to-22948973/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/arkansas-already-banned-thc-like-texas-wants-to-22948973/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/arkansas-already-banned-thc-like-texas-wants-to-22948973/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:56:00 -0500 A THC ban in Arkansas has withstood legal challenges, and the products are swiftly being removed from shelves.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/arkansas-already-banned-thc-like-texas-wants-to-22948973/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Dallas Senator Wants Texas To Become More Weed-Friendly https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-senator-wants-texas-to-become-more-weed-friendly-22829089/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/dallas-senator-wants-texas-to-become-more-weed-friendly-22829089/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-senator-wants-texas-to-become-more-weed-friendly-22829089/#respond Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -0500 Sen. Nathan Johnson has filed two bills that would heavily regulate the THC industry and decriminalize small marijuana possession.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-senator-wants-texas-to-become-more-weed-friendly-22829089/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer We Conduct a Taste Test of Currently Texas-Legal THC Gummies https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/we-review-getting-high-on-legal-texas-thc-gummies-22788897/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/we-review-getting-high-on-legal-texas-thc-gummies-22788897/ Chelsey https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/we-review-getting-high-on-legal-texas-thc-gummies-22788897/#respond Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Nobody tell the Legislature, but Texas sort of does have legal recreational cannabis. Let's hope it stays that way.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/we-review-getting-high-on-legal-texas-thc-gummies-22788897/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Dallas Recriminalizes Small Amounts of Weed, Gets Chummy With Ken Paxton https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-agrees-to-block-proposition-r-marijuana-decriminalization-22620888/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/dallas-agrees-to-block-proposition-r-marijuana-decriminalization-22620888/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-agrees-to-block-proposition-r-marijuana-decriminalization-22620888/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:38:00 -0500 Dallas looks to ignore the will of its voters on Proposition R, which was overwhelmingly approved in the November election.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-agrees-to-block-proposition-r-marijuana-decriminalization-22620888/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer Abbott Vetoes THC Ban, Calls for Special Session and Regulation https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/abbott-vetoes-texas-thc-ban-calls-for-special-session-and-regulation-22553224/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/abbott-vetoes-texas-thc-ban-calls-for-special-session-and-regulation-22553224/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/abbott-vetoes-texas-thc-ban-calls-for-special-session-and-regulation-22553224/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:59:00 -0500 After weeks of silence on the THC ban, Abbott vetoed the bill, calling for regulations instead of a blanket ban.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/abbott-vetoes-texas-thc-ban-calls-for-special-session-and-regulation-22553224/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer